Author Archives: Maine Home & Design

burnt orange wet bar

Warming Effect

Think of burnt orange as a deep shade of orange with its brightness stripped back—a bit brown, a little dark, and decidedly distinguished. It is a color that lends instant warmth to any interior where it is used. “Burnt orange … Continue reading

Lucky Platt in the woods looking up through the tree canopy.

All the Better to Hear You With

Lucky Platt was at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts when she met her wolf. She had been thinking about them for a bit, mulling over ideas about these “hairy creatures” she had been making. Sometimes, she would paint bears, which … Continue reading

Tanja Cesh of Mulxiply and Kristen Camp of Ember.

Fanning the Flames

Not all Valentine’s Day stories have romance at their core. For Tanja Cesh of Mulxiply and Kristen Camp of Campfire Studios, a Valentine’s Day encounter a few years ago led them to enduring friendship, fruitful collaboration, and now a retail … Continue reading

Singular Vision

When you finally decide to move forward with the dream home you’ve been imagining for years, the finished product can’t come soon enough. Boston-based Georgia Murray and Mark Maloney first chose Yarmouth as their vacation spot for its proximity to … Continue reading

Coastal Allure

We’re both pretty down-to-earth outdoors people,” says Denyse Wise of herself and her fiancé, Eric Junker. “Being around nature is important to us.” “I’m a big water guy,” agrees Junker. “I paddle board every day.” Junker’s great-grandparents first bought property … Continue reading

Second Childhood

One day in 1993, Dan Higgins got a call from his brother Jim. “Guess where I am?” asked Jim, his voice barely suppressing his excitement. “It looks just like it did when we were kids!” At that moment, Jim was … Continue reading

Mary Cassatt, Young Thomas and His Mother

Inside Out | The Prints of Mary Cassatt

Imagine life in Belle Époque Paris, the center of the modern art world in France. You are a 33-year-old American woman, an artist. After studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, you find your work has been well received, … Continue reading

Living With Art

Art: Jean Jack, Rest Awhile, oil on cradled panel, 30” x 24” (left of window); Jean Jack, Cumberland Summer, oil on canvas, 40” x 40” (right of window)—Portland Art Gallery Builder: Ethos Carpentry, Inc. Heat Pumps: Northeast Heat Pumps Structural … Continue reading

Tailor-made Tile

  “The inspiration for this bathroom started with the floor tile. It’s a very large space, with high ceilings and big, sliding barn doors. I wanted to make it feel a bit smaller somehow. The tile pattern, which we sourced … Continue reading

Daring to Discover

“We’re able to get into both the macro and micro levels of a space to create a truly tailored and unique experience for our clients and their families or patrons.“ MH+D ASKS ASHEY TO TELL US MORE. Q. Can you … Continue reading